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Cartagena said the design would replace worn picnic tables (staff plan to use 8‑foot recycled‑plastic tables for most seating), create a concrete ADA path from the school play area to the picnic area, relocate the grill and provide decomposed‑granite surfacing around picnic spots. He estimated the project cost at about $50,000 and said the school PTO has committed $5,000 toward the work, leaving an approximate $45,000 town share.

\"The concrete path would go from the play area up to the picnic area,\" Cartagena said, and staff aim to complete construction before Aug. 8 so the school can use the field after summer. Hart said the town met with Cove School leadership (Principal Michelle Walker and the facilities director) on April 29, and the school indicated general support for the plan.

Commissioners and school representatives noted that the new path will likely function as a bicycle thoroughfare used by children walking and biking to the school; they asked staff to ensure the design is wide enough for the anticipated foot and bike traffic and to consider grill placement so it does not sit adjacent to a high‑traffic route.

No formal vote was taken. Staff said they would move forward with design and coordination with the school and the PTO and planned to return with final plans and a schedule for work that the commission can authorize.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","Corte Madera Parks and Recreation Commission Special Meeting May 19, 2025","oneSentenceSummary","Commissioners reviewed a proposal to replace picnic tables at Cove Picnic Area 1 and construct an ADA pathway linking the picnic area to Cove School; the school PTO committed $5,000 and staff estimated a roughly $50,000 project with work planned before Aug. 8.","taxTitle","Corte Madera Town, Marin County, California","taxId",72211,"location","California","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":77,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":78,"_41":79,"_43":80,"_45":81,"_47":82,"_49":83,"_51":84,"_53":85,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":86,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":87,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227787,"Corte Madera staff propose picnic‑area refresh and small berms at Town Park; commissioners ask for drainage and use study",548,2386000,2934000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8&start=2386&end=2934","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8/thumbnail_2386000.jpg","/articles/6227787/California/Corte-Madera-staff-propose-picnicarea-refresh-and-small-berms-at-Town-Park-commissioners-ask-for-drainage-and-use-study","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227787-a884876842e57e58cb9f78adc910624a/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164599&Signature=Irv~HBl5aa5FZw8ydEmYfb7woKQkMEeHgeov4rc~6pZxgkJ3KqMHBn0Cqx2zQ55KXXG9dkms34fNjo1FLS5RYQh9qnwdyED-DydHfJscLRlmUVIOjdyZtxCdW17gBMI~kbBoWdwOiton8hoGJk4YiuyIpTUt~zCZXdQIDHx1viOCK-HHn~epdwXj8~VMFGSvv7wlJuAmJacM5BhEhXcSF8VPHfIMnMKkzzh5AkVm7lZ0IrS4O3266w5U0s62FerkibkjWaKsTSEdi713OJFXWOH2Im1XL60DKZQCI-MeEqAVyLgy~~aX40qZemG-NKbsqB74IOxxCw77I3Ek7WpHEg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Nick Cartagena, senior civil engineer for Corte Madera Public Works, presented conceptual plans on May 19 to refresh Picnic Areas B and C at Town Park, add ADA‑accessible tables and paths, plant trees and install two small grassy mounds intended as informal spectator seating.

Cartagena said the project would replace deteriorated picnic tables with recycled‑plastic benches (8‑foot tables and benches), repair or install ADA concrete access to Picnic Area C, relocate Picnic Area B slightly per the WRT conceptual plan, plant several larger trees and install two 2‑to‑3‑foot high grassy mounds. He estimated an approximate project cost of $75,000 for the mounds, picnic areas, trees and the path work.

Commissioners and members of the public questioned design details and potential impacts. Residents and a parent‑coach warned that motorbikes and e‑bikes already use the park's informal slopes and that adding mounds could invite riders to use them as play features, which has previously damaged turf. A resident also noted past tree die‑off in the area and asked staff to confirm whether the soil and drainage would support new plantings.

\"If you put something there, they're going to ride over one hill, straight across the field, over another hill, into those little kids that are playing soccer,\" a public commenter said, urging care in the design to avoid creating an attractive shortcut for riders.

Commissioners asked staff to: check drainage and soil suitability before committing to the mounds, meet with existing small‑business vendors who use the space to ensure their activity won't be encroached upon, consider sight lines for spectator seating, and evaluate whether to add a third table if space and budget permit. Several commissioners said they favored some elevated spectator seating if drainage and safety concerns can be resolved.

Nick Cartagena said the mounds would reuse excess dirt from the prior pickleball and skate‑park projects where feasible; if the dirt is not used on site, it would be hauled off. No final design or funding appropriation was approved; commissioners asked staff to return with additional engineering analysis and design refinements that address drainage, tree selection and use conflicts so the commission can review a revised proposal.","Public works described a conceptual plan to replace picnic tables, add accessible paths, plant trees and create two low grassy mounds at Town Park picnic areas B and C; commissioners and residents raised concerns about drainage, tree survival and motorbike damage to mounds, and asked staff to refine the design.",{"_33":89,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":90,"_41":91,"_43":92,"_45":93,"_47":94,"_49":95,"_51":96,"_53":97,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":98,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":99,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227791,"Corte Madera Football Club presents growth, facility limits and program bridge between recreation and competitive play",350,590000,940000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8&start=590&end=940","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8/thumbnail_590000.jpg","/articles/6227791/California/Corte-Madera-Football-Club-presents-growth-facility-limits-and-program-bridge-between-recreation-and-competitive-play","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227791-b050787fc684ee2dd9cad5a4914fa9a2/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164599&Signature=EkJDGgaoYGf4DEDuPMNcD497~BwrexE0oEUUlPkKblGbfBsByEN6Yk4YCYORqItoz3slk53XWVeKChlVY7OJyemSixM93T09iq5SabgSPuN8hOsKREHhKkxnDQyRQTeS-uTchOuQhCe10brQ5W7cCE9wfsB6pKBpX2qK~PVLD9xL9Ra5PiwlNZPMoJtXsXzycQdntj90Qx6MqlclVKO41EymHqFbdRbHbh5suO8FKMfUMMVs5e2NgleGySnibw~2oGS8uIJe8aKP87hrrZppGugr1SQbX3531DfUadyXhwPavi4Tlis0f~bEWhhpcR7LNXCqZvHyNha6ziuNOpMD~Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sarah Vigil, director of operations for the Corte Madera Football Club, presented to the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 19 about the club's recreational and competitive programs, growth and field needs.

\"We carry about a thousand to 1,200 players between the two clubs right now,\" Vigil said, describing roughly 700–800 recreational players and 350–400 competitive players. She said the club combines with neighboring Mill Valley and Tiburon as \"United\" for older age groups and that collaboration helps sustain roster sizes as players age.

Vigil described a program model that uses competitive coaches to provide weekday trainings that inform weekend volunteer parent‑coaching for recreation teams, a compromise the club adopted after feedback that many volunteer parents sought more coaching guidance. She said the club offers flexible seasonal options including spring and summer programs, and two summer camps that mix rec and competitive players.

Commissioners asked about how Corte Madera's numbers compare with neighboring clubs and whether the town's Towne Park fields have capacity for continued growth. Vigil said Tiburon has seen a decline in numbers, Mill Valley is historically larger, and that field space is a limiting factor: \"We are not just forming teams to grow. We need to make sure that we have the capacity for that. ... And at this point, field space is a limitation on that.\"

Tim and other staff clarified that the program runs through the town: coaches and trainers operate as independent contractors paid through the town, and the Parks and Recreation office handles registration, refunds and related program administration.

Vigil and commissioners discussed planned East Field improvements and the need to balance town resources for public versus selective (tryout) programs. No commission action was taken; the presentation was informational and commissioners asked staff to continue coordination with the club on field improvements and capacity planning.","Club officials told the commission the combined recreational and competitive club now serves roughly 1,000–1,200 players and that field space and coach availability limit further growth; the club and town staff discussed bridging rec and competitive training and potential East Field improvements.",{"_33":101,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":102,"_41":103,"_43":104,"_45":105,"_47":106,"_49":107,"_51":108,"_53":109,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":110,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":111,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":72,"_73":74,"_75":74},6227795,"Corte Madera previewing expanded summer camps, after‑care and new family events",349,127000,476000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8&start=127&end=476","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/3481457-ff15eba7065c1956695baf567d48a3f8/thumbnail_127000.jpg","/articles/6227795/California/Corte-Madera-previewing-expanded-summer-camps-aftercare-and-new-family-events","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6227795-d7eed0ae0e8c1f5309a0dcb3adb7c38b/orig.mp4?Expires=1771164599&Signature=VDVU3p-W4CVOvS0VtduXh1GNhdaO7kuIhBXHsKvNbwzjE8D6GGaia~bg1F3oULxLRz21dSgHfOJOc9UDbepqQmV5cAvY5kRRVjgyXIRTuzjeHbOjoSc~pgLS3PHmUyAE0SY7JJV82XtOch-DXoSg5KMq1FkOYgio7DmNB4sFkGn5K16RXlb-84UUhFs1YP7wimeXfBJ4VYtpknxl1GL2LwApV8IRayy5reUlMnxUVwfhjTsD~TlWzjJtsVLKWg7t4a~6pdki0D4gI0w0N3HE9rz7TmgY-izV07y4vE6g5XnVLH~tpViTIZI9TukJ~ZAT3Dw3wq5LPHr0a5qEO4sOLw__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Sydney Bliss, recreation supervisor for Corte Madera Town, told the Parks and Recreation Commission on May 19 that the town is expanding its after‑school care and summer programming to meet rising demand.

\"From our 23–24 school year we had about 30 students averaging per day in first through fifth graders and kindergartens we had about 18 full dayers,\" Bliss said. \"This year, we saw an increase to around 45 first through fifth graders and around 30 full day kindergarteners.\" She said the town is offering more flexible options to accommodate families.

Bliss said Camp Corte Madera will run June 23 through Aug. 8, serve ages roughly 5 through 12 and is based at the Neil Cummins portable childcare buildings. The program will offer daily registration for families that need specific days, weekly field trips (including the Exploratorium and Scandia), pool days at the Mill Valley Community Pool and specialty camps in topics such as carpentry, art, STEM and sports. She also described a counselor‑in‑training program for 13‑ to 15‑year‑olds and said interviews for volunteer CIT candidates are underway.

The department is introducing several new community events tied to promotions for the camps. Bliss described a free \"bring‑your‑own picnic\" event on Friday, May 30, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Town Park to showcase summer offerings, and the department plans a first‑ever family campout in Town Park on Aug. 22–23 with an evening movie, dinner and breakfast provided to registrants.

In discussion with commissioners, staff said the town continues to offer resident and town‑employee discounts (town employees receive a 20% discount), while registration is otherwise the same regardless of residency. Tim (Town staff) clarified that most coaching and instructors for programs are independent contractors engaged through the town and that registration and refunds are handled by the Parks and Recreation office.

Commissioners asked about pricing compared with neighboring camps, and Bliss said Corte Madera's daily registration is a distinguishing feature for families. No formal action was taken; the presentation was for information and commission feedback.

Looking ahead, staff said they will continue scholarship outreach and monitoring of enrollment to match staffing and facility needs.","Town recreation staff said after‑school care and summer camp enrollment rose this year; Camp Corte Madera will run June 23–Aug. 8 with flexible daily registration, specialty camps and a new family campout in August.","actionData","errors"]

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